Vacancy title:
Environmental Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Mityana District Local Government

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 9 2025

Duty Station:
Mityana | Mityana | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• Reference Number: MDSC/894/2025/24
• Salary Scale: U4Sc
• Number of Vacancies: 01

Role Overview:
The Environmental Officer is responsible for promoting environmental conservation and sustainable development within Mityana Municipality. This role involves enforcing environmental regulations, conducting awareness campaigns, and working with communities to address environmental challenges such as waste management, pollution, and deforestation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement environmental management plans and policies for the municipality.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with environmental laws and regulations (e.g., National Environment Act).
• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for development projects.
• Promote sustainable waste management practices, including recycling and proper disposal.
• Organize community sensitization programs on environmental conservation.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to address environmental issues like pollution and land degradation.
• Prepare reports on environmental activities and challenges for submission to municipal authorities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years of experience in environmental management, preferably in a local government or public sector setting.
• Knowledge of Ugandan environmental laws and policies.
• Skills in environmental monitoring, data analysis, and report writing.
• Ability to engage with communities and stakeholders effectively.

Competencies:

• Environmental planning and management.
• Communication and advocacy.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

• Mityana District Service Commission
• External Advert No.2/2025
• Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts existing in Mityana District Local Government and Mityana Municipality Applications must be filled in triplicate on PSC Form No.3 and submitted to: The Secretary, Mityana District Service Commission, P.O. Box 332, and Mityana not later than 5:00pm of 9[th] May 2025
• Notice) Job Description and Personal specifications, 2011/2017 as amended and schemes of service for respective posts can be obtained from the Ministry of Public Service website: publicservice.go.ug or any District Service Commission Offices country wide

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